If people cannot forgive, unite & act as one people, there will not be real peace: CM Rio

November 17, 2022 36 Views No Comment

Forgiveness & reconciliation at various levels is a prerequisite
for a peaceful solution of the protracted Naga political issue

Peren, November 17 (MExN): “The need of Naga society today is forgiveness and reconciliation at various levels. This is also the prerequisite for a peaceful resolution of the long-protracted Naga political issue.” Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio underlined this during the 75th anniversary celebration of Peren Township on November 16.

As per a DIPR report, the CM stated, “if people cannot forgive each other and rise above narrow tribalism, and if people cannot unite and act as one people, there would not be real peace in Nagaland. And that even if the Government of India and the NPGs (Naga Political Groups) sign a final peace accord or settlement, there will not be real peace if Nagas cannot act as one people.”

On the jubilee celebration, Rio said it was only through God’s grace that they were able to reach this important milestone. Celebration of a jubilee is always a joyous occasion and it is an opportunity for introspection of the past, and also for charting out new visions and horizons for the future.

On road connectivity of the Peren district, Rio said it would be greatly improved shortly-The new National Highway 129-A passing through Peren will provide alternative connectivity between Nagaland and Manipur. “Once, the Kohima-Lekie Road is completed, it will provide a good corridor to Assam also,” he stated.

Observing that Peren has good cultivatable land, Rio said it can become self-sufficient and even export its products to other districts and neighbouring states. It has scenic beauty and a good climate, with a good potential for ecotourism and cultural tourism and above all, the people are industrious and hard-working.

Source: https://morungexpress.com/if-people-cannot-forgive-unite-act-as-one-people-there-will-not-be-real-peace-cm-rio